History
Early Life[]
Little is known about the early life of Harlan Vargas. He was originally based in Washington, D.C., where he established a criminal organisation that would later form the foundation of his role within the Zodiac.[1]
Zodiac[]
Harlan was recruited to join the original Zodiac gathered by Taurus (Cornelius van Lunt).[2] The Zodiac Cartel was founded by Cornelius van Lunt, who handpicked the eleven other members. While van Lunt concealed his own identity, he was the only one who knew the identities of the others. Each member operated from a different American city, forming a nationwide criminal network aimed at achieving global economic and political domination. Each Zodiac leader, including Sagittarius, commanded their own regional criminal operations and gathered when collective action was required. Following his horoscope, Taurus relinquished his absolute control over the Cartel, and leadership became rotational, based on the astrological sign dominant at the time.[1] Sagittarius was present when Nick Fury, disguised as Scorpio, captured the Avengers and brought them to Zodiac's base. When the Avengers escaped, Sagittarius was punched in the mouth by Captain America.[2]
Under Aries' leadership, the Zodiac regrouped and began plotting a takeover of Manhattan.[3] The group later used gas to incapacitate the Avengers and imprisoned them within Avengers Mansion.[4] Aries declared their intent to extort one billion dollars from the city under threat of mass execution. The plot was thwarted by the combined efforts of the Black Panther and Daredevil.[4] Zodiac later supported the Thunderbolts gang in a scheme to exploit African-American communities. This plot was foiled by Daredevil, the Black Panther, and William Carver.[5] Later, the group employed Spymaster and his Espionage Elite to sabotage Stark Industries.[6] After Spymaster failed, Sagittarius, along with Capricorn, Aquarius, and Libra, confronted Iron Man and his allies.[7]
During a mission in the Ankh dimension, Sagittarius fought Madame Masque but was eventually returned to Earth with the others.[8] He was knocked out by Nick Fury and turned over to the authorities.[9] Sagittarius later participated in a mass-murder plot initiated by Taurus, aiming to kill all people in Manhattan born under the Gemini sign.[10] After their defeat, Sagittarius joined a failed coup against Taurus.[11] The rebel Zodiac members, including Sagittarius, were eventually captured.[12] He later regained his freedom under unknown circumstances.[1]
Sagittarius rejoined the Cartel after van Lunt resurfaced and plotted vengeance on Iron Man.[13] Despite some success, Iron Man and his allies overcame them. Later, Sagittarius attended a meeting of the Cartel in Houston, Texas. They were ambushed by an all-new LMD Zodiac led by Scorpio (Jake Fury LMD), and Sagittarius was presumably killed in the attack.[14]See Also
- 11 appearance(s) of Harlan Vargas (Earth-616)
- 5 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Harlan Vargas (Earth-616)
- 3 minor appearance(s) of Harlan Vargas (Earth-616)
- 1 mention(s) of Harlan Vargas (Earth-616)
- 6 image(s) of Harlan Vargas (Earth-616)
Links and References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Deluxe Edition Omnibus #1
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Avengers #72
- ↑ Avengers #80
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Avengers #82
- ↑ Daredevil #69
- ↑ Iron Man #33–34
- ↑ Iron Man #35
- ↑ Daredevil #73
- ↑ Iron Man #36
- ↑ Avengers #120
- ↑ Avengers #121–122
- ↑ Avengers #123
- ↑ Iron Man #184–185
- ↑ West Coast Avengers (Vol. 2) #26